BHUTAN: LAYA TREK
23 days at - including flights
Tripcode: TBG
A classic trek through one of the most isolated countries on Earth
A trek in Bhutan must be the ultimate goal of the Himalayan connoisseur. Trekking here is highly exclusive, with only a handful of walkers joining the nomadic yak herders and local villagers on the trails. Our route takes us from the idyllic Paro Valley past abandoned dzongs (forts) to higher pastures overshadowed by the magnificent peaks of Chomolhari and Jichudrake. Next is a traverse close to the Tibetan border over high passes to the little-visited village of Laya, whose inhabitants have a unique dress and language. We then head south to the capital, Thimpu, where there will be time to visit the memorial stupa and the magnificent Tashicho Dzong, the seat of government.
| Day 1 | Depart London. |
| Day 2 | Arrive Kathmandu. |
| Day 3 | Fly to Paro, orientation walk. |
| Day 4 | Paro; visit National Museum and Paro Dzong. (Spring departure visit Paro Festival) |
| Day 5 - 6 |
Follow the Paro River through forest of Himalayan oak, rhododendron, pine and juniper, to Thangthanga. |
| Day 7 | Climb to Chomolhari Base Camp (4040m). |
| Day 8 | Acclimatisation day at Chomolhari Base Camp. |
| Day 9 | Cross the Nyile La (4900m) to Lingshi with views of Jichudrake and Tibet. |
| Day 10 | Trek to Lingshi Dzong and then to Chebisa. |
| Day 11 - 12 |
Trek through wild barren country; cross two tough passes, the Gobu La (4350m) and the Jhari La (4759m). |
| Day 13 - 14 |
Cross the Sinche La (5005m) and descend to Laya. |
| Day 15 - 16 |
Over the Balela Pass (3740m) to Ghasa. |
| Day 17 - 18 |
Through forests and cultivated fields. Short drive to Thimpu. (Autumn departure visit Thimpu Festival). |
| Day 19 | Thimpu sightseeing. Drive to Paro. |
| Day 20 | Fly to Kathmandu. |
| Day 21 | Free day in Kathmandu. |
| Day 22 | Depart Kathmandu. |
| Day 23 | Arrive London. |
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